Tesla Model 3: Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace)

Remove
- Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).


- Insert two small flat-blade screwdrivers into the holes at the back of
the steering wheel to compress the spring clip simultaneously, and then
remove the driver airbag from the steering wheel.

- Disconnect the driver airbag electrical connector from the steering
wheel, and then remove the airbag from the vehicle.

Install
- Make sure that the lower horn bracket is properly secured to the
steering wheel.
- Connect the driver airbag electrical connector to the steering wheel.
- Fully press the driver airbag into the steering wheel so that the spring
clip attaches the airbag to the steering wheel.
- Connect 12v power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
- Connect a laptop with Toolbox to the vehicle.
- Use Toolbox to update the vehicle firmware.
- In Toolbox, type "VCLEFT" in the search field.
- In Toolbox, click "TEST-SELF_VCLEFT_X_SWC", and then select Run.
- In Toolbox, click "TEST-PYRO_RCM_X_DAB-STAGE- 1", and then select Run.
- In Toolbox, click "TEST-PYRO_RCM_X_DAB-STAGE- 2", and then select Run.
- Disconnect the laptop from the vehicle.
- Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and
Replace).
- Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
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Warning: This procedure was derived from pre-production
computer models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and
cautions might be missing. Follow safety requireme
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer models, and
might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings and cautions might be
missing. Follow safety requirements a
Remove
Remove the LH center console side panel carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel
- Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Remove
SEE MORE:
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH 2nd row seat side bolsters. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace
Remove the rear license plate.
Remove the trunk lid trim. See Trim - Lid - Trunk (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH rear fog/reverse lights. See Light - Fog / Reverse
- Rear - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the trunk exterior release switch. See Switch - Exterior Release
- Trunk